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The Five-0 task force investigates the murder of a local businessman and (ancient Hawaiian hand-to-hand combat) whose body is discovered in the trunk of a car. While the team dives into the world of underground fight clubs, McGarrett deals with family suspicions by hiring a private investigator to tail his mother. Key Plot Points

: Thomas Hoapili, a cousin of Kamekona Tupuola, is found dead. Though Kamekona initially seeks revenge, the team discovers Hoapili was forced into a high-stakes, secret underground fight club led by mixed martial artist Ramsey Pollack. [S3E16] Kekoa (Brave One/The Soldier)

This guide covers , titled " Kekoa " (Hawaiian for "The Brave One" or "The Warrior"). The episode originally aired on February 11, 2013. Episode Overview The Five-0 task force investigates the murder of

: Distrustful of his mother Doris’s recent activities, Steve hires retired Navy intelligence officer Mick Logan to perform surveillance on her. The situation takes a comedic turn when Mick and Doris begin a flirtatious relationship. Cast & Crew Director : Larry Teng Writers : Al Septien and Turi Meyer Guest Stars : Summer Glau as Maggie Hoapili Treat Williams as Mick Logan Christine Lahti as Doris McGarrett Keith Jardine as Ramsey Pollack Taylor Wily as Kamekona Tupuola Thematic Elements Though Kamekona initially seeks revenge, the team discovers

: The episode highlights Kapu Kuialua , a traditional Hawaiian martial art. Hoapili’s daughter, Maggie, is also a practitioner and is later kidnapped to compete in the same deadly club.

: The plot emphasizes the brutality of the fight club, where spectators pay upwards of $100,000 to watch matches with no rules or referees. Kekoa (episode) - Hawaii Five-O Wiki | Fandom

: Critics noted a heavy focus on local culture, featuring spots like the Ala Wai Golf Course and Hanauma Bay alongside the martial arts history.